Discovering our World

Travel, beauty, fashion, style and lifestyle blog by Ashley Liddle

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley is one of the most incredible and evocative American national parks and is one of the natural wonders found in the United States, with its arid and desert landscape that is so surreal that it appears out of this… Continue Reading…


Places in California that will make you feel you are in Europe

If you dream of flying to Europe, check out these places in California. You’ll get a taste of the European culture, food, architecture, and landscapes. The Golden State’s diverse topography and rich history will make you feel like you’re enjoying… Continue Reading…


Tea – part 1 – history

During a long wandering in the forest in search of edible grains and herbs, the tired Shennong, the Divine Farmer, mistakenly poisoned himself 72 times. However, before the poisons took his life, a leaf flew into his mouth. Chewing it,… Continue Reading…


Easter traditions in Poland

Easter is an extremely important holiday in Poland that has been observed in the country for centuries. With that, there comes many significant (and fun) traditions. Learn more about these traditions below. 1. Dried Branches on Palm Sunday The Sunday… Continue Reading…


Easter traditions in the USA

Easter traditions and symbols have evolved over time, though some have been around for centuries. While to Christians, Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, many Easter traditions are not found in the Bible. The most prominent secular… Continue Reading…


How to: What is worth remembering when preparing for a long plane flight?

This year I’m going to Europe, because it’s been a while since the last time and I already miss my family, friends and European atmosphere a bit. Flights from the US to Europe are long. It takes about 11 hours… Continue Reading…


California cities – San Diego – part 1 – history

San Diego is the oldest city in California. It is also the second largest city in California and the eighth largest in the US. It’s located in the southwestern part of California, on the border between the United States and… Continue Reading…


Route 66 – part 1: a brief history of a legendary road

US Route 66, also called US 66 or Route 66 and known as the Will Rogers Highway, Main Street of America or Mother Road, was one of the original highways of the American road system. It dates back to November… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Newport Beach: part 3 – food and accommodations

Newport Beach ranks high on the list of beautiful California beach destinations. It’s perfectly located down the coast from busy Los Angeles. You can find traces of both old and new everywhere in Newport Beach. Go to historic Dory Fleet Fish Market,… Continue Reading…


Cities around the world: Wrocław – part 3 – gnomes

Founded in the 10th century, Wrocław, Poland is home to Europe’s largest market square and rows of colorful buildings recreated post-World War I. Cathedral Island – the oldest neighborhood in this artsy, bustling city of 643,000 – houses some of… Continue Reading…